2022-11416 People (Ocampo) Motion to Compel 7/1/2025 Plaintiff, The People of the State of California, bring a Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set No. 2. Having read the moving papers, the opposition papers, and reply papers, the court issues the following tentative ruling: Appearances Required. The parties may attend the hearing remotely via the Dept. 11B Dedicated Bridge Line. To attend the hearing remotely dial (209) 992-5590 and follow the prompts entering Bridge NO. 6941 and Passcode 5564. To aid the parties with the discussion the court issues the following guidance, if the claimant is going to invoke the Tax Return Privilege then plaintiff will not be able to rely on any non-produced documents or argument regarding what those documents may or may not evidence at trial. Invoking the privilege to prevent disclosure may not be used as a sword if it is used as a shield to prevent production. If plaintiff invokes the privilege then Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request Nos. 2, 4 is denied as to tax returns. However, if claimant has non-privileged documents those documents must be produced. Claimant to provide a privilege log. Motion to Compel Further response to Request for Production Nos. 3, 5, 6, and 7 are GRANTED, as they seek information that is reasonably likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Further responses due within 30 days of service of order. If documents are not being produced due to claimed privilege, claimant to provide privilege log. WATERS 6/30/2025 Directions for Contesting or Arguing the Tentative Ruling: Tentative rulings for Law and Motion will be posted electronically by 1:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. Any party wishing to contest or argue the tentative ruling must email the court at civilcourtclerks@sjcourts.org. that they intend to appear remotely no later than 4:00 PM on the day before the scheduled hearing. The Department, Case number, Case Name, and party’s name must be in the header of the email. The email must include the Department, Case number, Case Name, Motion, party’s name and email, date and time of the hearing, issues they plan to argue, and that they have informed the opposing party. The party must also notify affected counsel, or unrepresented parties, that they intend to appear, no later than 4:00 PM on the day before the scheduled hearing. Unless the Court and opposing counsel have been notified, the tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the Court without oral argument. To conduct a remote appearance, follow the instructions below. There is a dedicated conference bridge lines for Dept. 11B. Call into dedicated conference bridge line at the time set for the hearing. To attend the remote hearing in Dept. 11B: Call into (209) 992-5590, then follow the prompts and use the Bridge # 6941 and Pin # 5564. The courtroom clerk will make announcements and the Judge will call the calendar. Please mute your phones when you are not speaking, and remember to unmute your phone when you are speaking. At this time, we are not able to provide information over the phone. To communicate with the Courtroom Clerk of Dept. 11B, please email questions to civilcourtclerks@sjcourts.org, indicating in the title of the email the Department, Case number, Case Name, and party’s name. A Courtroom Clerk will return your email. To ensure the Court has your most recent contact information, if you have not already done so, please register your email address and mobile number on the Court’s website under Online Services, Attorney Registration. (You do not have to be an attorney to register.) We thank you for your cooperation, assistance, patience and flexibility.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS. $12,323.00 U.S. CURRENCYCase Number: 24CV-0206317This matter is on calendar for confirmation of return of seized funds. On April 4, 2025, the Courtordered $4,323.00 U.S. Currency plus interest returned to real party in interest Nathan Hale. Atthe most recent review hearing on June 23, 2025, Deputy DA Jesrani appeared and advised thatthe funds had been returned. The Court directed counsel to file a receipt of confirmation ofpayment. No such receipt has been filed. No status statement has been filed. An appearance isnecessary on today’s calendar to provide a status of confirmation of payment.

BALAZS, ET AL. VS. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, ET AL.Case Number: CVCV21-0198434This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of stay following coordination with JCCP5165 in San Francisco County. No status statements have been filed. Plaintiffs attempted to filea Request for Dismissal of the entire action on May 23, 2025. That filing was rejected by the clerkdue to form (missing page 2). Plaintiff is directed to refile the complete Request for Dismissal, iftheir intent is to dismiss the matter. This matter is continued to Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9:00a.m. in Department 64 for confirmation of dismissal. If the dismissal is entered prior to thecontinued hearing date, it will be dropped from calendar. No appearance is necessary on today’scalendar.

BALAZS, ET AL. VS. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, ET AL.Case Number: CVCV21-0198434This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of stay following coordination with JCCP5165 in San Francisco County. No status statements have been filed. Plaintiffs attempted to filea Request for Dismissal of the entire action on May 23, 2025. That filing was rejected by the clerkdue to form (missing page 2). Plaintiff is directed to refile the complete Request for Dismissal, iftheir intent is to dismiss the matter. This matter is continued to Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9:00a.m. in Department 64 for confirmation of dismissal. If the dismissal is entered prior to thecontinued hearing date, it will be dropped from calendar. No appearance is necessary on today’scalendar.

BALAZS, ET AL. VS. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY, ET AL.Case Number: CVCV21-0198434This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of stay following coordination with JCCP5165 in San Francisco County. No status statements have been filed. Plaintiffs attempted to filea Request for Dismissal of the entire action on May 23, 2025. That filing was rejected by the clerkdue to form (missing page 2). Plaintiff is directed to refile the complete Request for Dismissal, iftheir intent is to dismiss the matter. This matter is continued to Monday, July 28, 2025, at 9:00a.m. in Department 64 for confirmation of dismissal. If the dismissal is entered prior to thecontinued hearing date, it will be dropped from calendar. No appearance is necessary on today’scalendar.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS. $12,323.00 U.S. CURRENCYCase Number: 24CV-0206317This matter is on calendar for confirmation of return of seized funds. On April 4, 2025, the Courtordered $4,323.00 U.S. Currency plus interest returned to real party in interest Nathan Hale. Atthe most recent review hearing on June 23, 2025, Deputy DA Jesrani appeared and advised thatthe funds had been returned. The Court directed counsel to file a receipt of confirmation ofpayment. No such receipt has been filed. No status statement has been filed. An appearance isnecessary on today’s calendar to provide a status of confirmation of payment.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS. $12,323.00 U.S. CURRENCYCase Number: 24CV-0206317This matter is on calendar for confirmation of return of seized funds. On April 4, 2025, the Courtordered $4,323.00 U.S. Currency plus interest returned to real party in interest Nathan Hale. Atthe most recent review hearing on June 23, 2025, Deputy DA Jesrani appeared and advised thatthe funds had been returned. The Court directed counsel to file a receipt of confirmation ofpayment. No such receipt has been filed. No status statement has been filed. An appearance isnecessary on today’s calendar to provide a status of confirmation of payment.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS. $12,323.00 U.S. CURRENCYCase Number: 24CV-0206317This matter is on calendar for confirmation of return of seized funds. On April 4, 2025, the Courtordered $4,323.00 U.S. Currency plus interest returned to real party in interest Nathan Hale. Atthe most recent review hearing on June 23, 2025, Deputy DA Jesrani appeared and advised thatthe funds had been returned. The Court directed counsel to file a receipt of confirmation ofpayment. No such receipt has been filed. No status statement has been filed. An appearance isnecessary on today’s calendar to provide a status of confirmation of payment.